Spermatogenesis terms Flashcards
1
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Define spermatocytogenesis
A
Production of spermatocytes (phase 1 & 2 or proliferation & meiosis)
2
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Define spermiogenesis
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Formation of sperm (phase 3 or differentiation)
3
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DSP?
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Daily sperm production
4
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DSO
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Daily sperm output
5
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Define extragonadal reserves
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location other than reproductive organ where sperm is stored
6
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Define epididymal transit time
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time taken for sperm to mature?
7
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Describe capasitation…
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primarily - destabilisation of membranes
involves: exposure to receptors; bicarb-mediated; albumin required; cholesterol efflux; ROS beneficial & detrimental; tyrosine phosphorylation; HYPERACTIVATION; fertilisation can occur via acrosome reaction
